Shortly after beginning the committal portion of the service, a home death requires removal. The practitioner should return to the funeral home to make the removal upon

• A. closing of the grave
• B. completion of the service
• C. at the conclusion of the eulogy
• D. after the family departs

Answer: (A)

During the committal portion, the graveside rite is coming to a close with the lowering and sealing of the grave. If a home death requires removal, the proper time to complete transportation to the funeral home is after the grave is closed. This timing keeps the graveside service intact and finishes the ritual before moving the remains for processing, which aligns with orderly handling and respect for the ceremony. Removing after the service is fully completed or once the family departs would disrupt the flow of the rite and isn’t the appropriate moment for removal.